We did have some light sprinkles of rain overnight, but there was not enough to measure. At 07:30 hours this morning, we began to have measurable rainfall. This is one of the rare times that I have seen the Weather Underground model map miss the mark. They forecast that we would not get any rain until much later today. The current forecast map is calling for rain or showers through Wednesday. Today certainly appears to be a grey day. N.O.A.A, did predict scattered showers for the overnight, and the cloud cover predictions were supported by that fact. The forecast/actual temperature and humidity readings are detailed as follows:
Temperature: 43°F/44°F//39°F/42°F//38°F/40°F///36°F/40°F. (-10%)
Relative Humidity: 55%/67%//67%/74%//82%/83%//79%/85%. (-26%)
The score for the overnight forecast is 64, and that is passing, with a "D", but still passing.
For today, the Weather Underground model map is forecasting rain and showers all day. N.O.A.A. is predicting the same, and the cloud cover percentages are 97%/94%/91% and 85%. The projected temperature and relative humidity data are as follows:
Temperature: 38°F/43°F/45°F/44°F.
Relative Humidity: 91%/74%/71%/85%.
I would not be surprised to find this forecast very nearly correct.
My Weather Stick boringly points down as a result of the high relative humidity and the low atmospheric pressure, which has its effect. All three of the electronic instruments are in agreement. They predict deteriorating atmospheric pressure and rain. As of this moment, they are quite correct. I do agree with their assessment, calling for rain or at least showers and low barometric pressure.
Low Temperature (°F): 38.3
Current Temperature (°F): 38.8
Relative Humidity: 88%
Dew Point (°F): 35.5
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.57
Wind Direction: East Northeast
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F): 38.8
Precipitation: Showers
Amount (inches): 0.12
Sky-AM: Overcast
Cloud Type: Stratus
Weather Stick: Down

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